Donald Trump attempted to establish a nearly $1.8 billion fund, potentially funneling taxpayer money to his supporters, including those imprisoned for their involvement in the 2021 US Capitol attack. The fund was proposed as a settlement for a lawsuit he filed against his own government, with Mr Trump reportedly arguing he “gave up a lot of money in allowing” it.

The controversial proposal, which drew significant outcry from Congress and the courts, is now reportedly being reconsidered by the White House. This development could reopen the original lawsuit and the possibility of Mr Trump personally benefiting. The move is the latest in a series of instances where Mr Trump has been accused of leveraging his presidency for personal…